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5 Reasons to Try Zorin OS Linux
PC World ^
| December 31, 2010
| Katherine Noyes
Posted on 12/31/2010 5:24:42 PM PST by decimon
One of the best features of the open source Linux operating system is that there are so many distributions to choose from.
Ubuntu gets by far the lion's share of the media's attention, it's true--largely by virtue of its top ranking at the top of DistroWatch's popularity list--but there are hundreds of other options out there as well, many tailored to particular kinds of users and situations.
I've already looked briefly at several of the Ubuntu derivatives that are available and more specifically at Linux Mint, which is currently third in popularity. Today, however, I'd like to make a pitch for Zorin OS, an Ubuntu-based distribution that offers a number of advantages with particular appeal for Windows users.
Zorin OS 4 was just released earlier this month. Why should you consider it? Here are just a few reasons.
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TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: linux
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To: gura
I know all that. Kubuntu is Debian so they have a package installer. Others use RPM’s. The only problem is not all programs are Debian packages and some updates etc. As I installed Kubuntu and tried to update several packages, about 50% didn't work. To install and update Widows with Adobe and my video players and various other programs I need, takes about 2 hours. Kubuntu was about 4 hours and some programs I need are still needed.
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01/01/2011 5:12:31 PM PST
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chuckles
To: gura
I know all that. Kubuntu is Debian so they have a package installer. Others use RPM’s. The only problem is not all programs are Debian packages and some updates etc. As I installed Kubuntu and tried to update several packages, about 50% didn't work. To install and update Widows with Adobe and my video players and various other programs I need, takes about 2 hours. Kubuntu was about 4 hours and some programs I need are still needed.
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01/01/2011 5:12:41 PM PST
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chuckles
To: chuckles
Try Linux Mint, it comes with Flash, DVD codecs, and all other manner of stuff that isn’t normally installed on linux distro’s for nothing other than “purity” reasons.
Feel free to freepmail me if you need help. Happy New Year!
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01/01/2011 5:57:37 PM PST
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gura
(If Allah is so great, why does he need fat sexually confused fanboys to do his dirty work? -iowahawk)
To: bajabaja
Linux Mint user here (and XP) and liking both. Dittoes.
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01/02/2011 8:44:53 AM PST
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Bloody Sam Roberts
(Inspiration. The momentary cessation of stupidity.)
To: gura
I will give it a try. Thanks.
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01/02/2011 9:35:41 PM PST
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chuckles
To: gura
I will give it a try. Thanks.
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01/02/2011 9:35:47 PM PST
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chuckles
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